William Albert "Bill" Ault

AULT William "Bill" Albert Ault, age 91, passed away on 12/11/11 surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Kirkland, IL on March 24, 1920. He graduated from Sycamore High School in 1938 with honors. He then attended Parks Air College where he received his BS in Aviation Engineering where he was also a Professor. He was also a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying around the US with his work. In 1944 he enlisted in the US Navy where he was an Aircraft Engineer. Bill moved to Metairie, La and secured a position with Southern Airways where he worked as an Aircraft Engineer until his retirement in 1984. In addition to his love for airplanes he was an avid woodworker and belonged to The American Association of Wood Turners and Bayou Wood Turners where he was recognized for his amazing talent with wood work. He also had a love for music and played many instruments, his organ was his favorite, and he loved to sing. His other passions included stamp collecting, coin collecting and the New Orleans Saints! Bill was preceded in death by his first wife Christine C. Ault and his second wife Ann P. Ault. His parents Lavina and Fred Ault and his dear sister Dorothy M.Clegg. He leaves to cherish his most precious memories his daughters, Susan Ault, Deborah Ault and Patricia Bayhi; his loving and devoted granddaughter, Shannon Alvarez. Granddaughters, Lauren Leaver-Fay (Andrew, PhD), Marianne Rhodes (Jimmy) and Lisa Bayhi; his great grandchildren, Lydia Leaver-Fay, Caitlin Minshew, Danielle and Joshua Bayhi; great great grandchildren, Ania Christian and Joshua, Jr. and Jacob Bayhi. His 2 loving feline companions, Sugar and Tangerine. Special family friends Kirk LaGrange, Stanley Gross, Raquel Authement, Suze Buras and Dr. Nia Terezakis. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. William Rolston, Dr. Robert Jeanfreau, Dr. Daniel Trahant, the Staff of Professional Funeral Services, Inc. and everyone who lifted us in prayer and offered their support. Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of New Orleans, 5290 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, La (behind Greenwood Cemetery) on Saturday December 17, 2011 from 10:00am until the time of service 12:00 noon. Burial will be held on Monday, December 19, 2011 in Jackson, MS. "I Love you to the Moon and Back! Love - Shannon" Services entrusted to the caring staff of: Professional Funeral Services, Inc. "Divine, A New Dimension of Service" 1620 Elysian Fields Avenue (504) 948-7447